ABOUT ME

Hi there, I’m Dustin Tozer. 

I’m 46 years old, happily married for 24 years, and the proud father of an incredible 11-year-old son. By day, I hold a senior role in the financial services industry, a field I’ve worked in for the past 25 years. 

I’ve also written two books, but my most important story is the one I’m living right now—a story of transformation, healing, and rediscovery.

Just over three years ago, I found myself on an unexpected solo vacation. What was supposed to be a week of relaxation turned into a confrontation with a truth I could no longer ignore: I was deeply unhappy. 

Despite having a successful career, a loving wife, and a son I adored, I felt lost and broken inside. I even had dark thoughts about ending my life. It didn’t make sense on paper, but the pain was real.

That wake-up call scared me, but it also gave me the determination to fix my life. My first step was quitting alcohol completely, thinking it would be the magic solution to all my problems. 

I’ve been alcohol-free for over three years now, but it wasn’t the cure-all I expected. In fact, it exposed deeper struggles—bouts of depression and anxiety, with anxiety being an entirely new and terrifying experience for me.

Through this journey, I’ve come to realize that I’m navigating a modern midlife crisis—something that isn’t talked about nearly enough, especially for men. It’s a complex mix of identity, purpose, and mental health. 

I’m on a mission to understand it, heal from it, and ultimately help others do the same.

That’s why I created this blog. It’s a place for me to document my journey and share what I’m learning along the way. 

There’s not a lot of targeted information out there for men experiencing midlife crises, yet the statistics on male suicide are rising. 

I refuse to be one of those numbers, and I don’t want anyone else to be, either.

Here, you’ll find raw truths, honest reflections, and practical insights. Sometimes I’ll mention products that I believe can genuinely help. If those recommendations earn me a commission, then great—if this blog can support my family while helping others, that’s a win-win. 

But above all, my goal is to help men who are ready to face their midlife struggles head-on, break the silence, and find a way forward together.

I’m still figuring it out, but if you’re on a similar journey, let’s walk this path together.

Let's do this! 

Dustin